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My Cat Has Low Spirits, No Appetite, Lies Still, and Has Brown Sticky Substance on Its Stool
Brown sticky stool may be upper gastrointestinal bleeding or indigestion from dark food. Try pet anti-inflammatories like cefadroxil, neomycin, or amoxicillin-clavulanate plus probiotics, and see a vet if no improvement in 1-2 days.
A bump sticks out at the back joint of my dog’s leg but it does not hurt when touched
The photo shows no obvious joint abnormality. A slight protrusion at the joint is normal; it is the elbow point, common in dogs. Watch its gait for pain. If something seems off, see a vet.
Dog vomits white clear sticky fluid with foam and is weak with no appetite
Vomiting white sticky foam with low energy can mean gastroenteritis, pancreatitis, parasites or infectious disease, often from eating something unclean. Withhold food and water and give meds, but persistent vomiting needs a vet.
How do I remove ticks from my dog?
To remove dog ticks: first, on finding ticks, apply a fipronil-based topical spot-on to kill them, then remove the dead ticks with tweezers. Second, for just one or two ticks, dab alcohol on the tick and mouthparts to paralyze it, then pull it out with tweezers and keep up regular deworming. Finally, regularly clean the dog's bed and activity areas and avoid grassy or wooded places to reduce tick exposure.
Vomited yellow fluid, then ate probiotics plus cat sticks, now has diarrhea.
If energy and appetite are normal, it's temporary indigestion — feed easier foods (minced chicken, softened kibble) in small frequent meals. If energy/appetite are poor, see a vet for gut disease, parasites, or virus.
What disease is it when bubbles stick to a fish’s body?
Bubbles can come from frequent water changes, poor water, or gas saturation causing gas-bubble disease. Wipe bubbles and adjust change frequency for the first; change water for the second.
What does it mean when a dog sticks its butt up?
A dog raising its rear can mean trust, wanting you to know it, or seeking attention when bored. It may also mean belly discomfort, trying to ease pain. If frequent with a suffering look, see a vet.
A rabbit over a month old has soft, sticky, uneven stools with a fishy smell and jelly-like matter on some; eats and drinks normally, active
Soft, foul stools may come from wrong food or indigestion; unsuitable or unclean food can cause soft stool or diarrhea. Give probiotics to regulate the gut. Cooling or parasites can also cause soft stool, so find the cause and treat correctly.
My puppy retches sometimes; I can feel a stick shape in its neck
If a puppy swallows a stick that lodges in the neck, open the mouth - if visible, pull it with chopsticks/forceps. If not, get endoscopic removal at a vet; undigested sticks can scrape the gut.
How do I prevent ticks on my Teddy (poodle)?
Prevent ticks by using a fipronil-based topical once a month (every 2 months in cold weather), cleaning the living environment regularly, avoiding grass and woods, and checking the body often to remove any found ticks.